The InDesign Field Guide

This course re-opens to the public in Spring 2019.But try the FREE InDesign Cliff Notes guide to get started now!

INDFG is a one-of-a-kind online course teaching you how to use Adobe InDesign like a pro. Using unique teaching methods to show you only the tools you’ll actually use, I'll teach you this program in a practical way so you'll retain what you learn + finish with a ready-to-use 20-page project. With 5 core lessons full of videos + PDFs, I’m breaking down InDesign into bite-size chunks — in a very specific order — to help you quickly learn the software in a hands-on setting.

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This course is one of the best investments I could have ever made for my business. The material is so detailed and so comprehensive and I love that it instantly gave me the opportunity to utilize my knowledge of the program by creating a business guidebook! I definitely know my way around InDesign now and can't believe how many content design opportunities I have been missing by not having knowledge of this program. Y'all, Kelsey is an InDesign wizard and in this course she shares all of her magical secrets. Invest in yourself and your business by taking the InDesign Field Guide and I promise you won't regret it! I can't wait to see where this priceless new knowledge takes me!

Jessica A.

I truly appreciate how thorough you are during the course. As a beginner, I was certainly afraid to approach InDesign, and it wasn't until a friend, who also creates stationery, suggested that it was ESSENTIAL, that I became serious about learning the program. It has already changed my approach to creating documents, and I love how clean and organized my documents are now. This course has certainly made me more comfortable with the "major" programs for the Adobe suite, and for that I am very grateful. As a teacher, I commend you Kelsey on a job well done. This course is worth every penny!

Amanda M.

I went from not having worked in InDesign at all because I was overwhelmed with it to feeling very confident that I can figure out and design anything that I need to. The InDesign Field Guide is one of the most beneficial courses that I have ever purchased. Packed with incredibly useful and practical information, insider tips and tricks, and best practices for design, you get so much more out of the INDFG than just learning InDesign! I feel so much more prepared for the next stages of my business with all of this knowledge and teaching under my belt. I can't wait to implement all that Kelsey taught me to take my business to the next level!

Jennifer E.

INDFG teaches you everything you need to know to use InDesign to create beautifully styled documents. This class made me feel like an InDesign master! My favorite part was the thoroughness of all the videos and the companion project — I felt like I was actually learning how to apply what I was hearing. I've used the program for years, but I still learned tons of new tools and tricks that will make every document I produce from now on easier, faster, and better.

Tera Lynn C.

Being able to "look over your shoulder" to see how you designed pages was awesome. Also the checklists, guides, templates and other PDF's accompanying the videos lessons are super helpful & handy. The Bonus lesson for Adobe Acrobat to make forms was also super helpful. Crash course of InDesign that teaches all the basics to be able to create just about any document. The INDFG is the real deal. Clear instruction, essential checklists, and best of all, hands-on. You get to watch over Kelsey's shoulders as she helps you design your project and you have a useful document in your hands by the end of the course. Kelsey is an awesome teacher. I knew nothing about InDesign before I started, but now I can tackle any project in InDesign. Thanks Kelsey!

Tim M.

Ahhhmazing! This course allows you to understand InDesign in a way that allows for application and personal benefit right off the bat. Kelsey is thorough, she reiterates keyboard shortcuts, verbalizes EXACTLY what she is doing and keeps her videos short enough to watch in one sitting, but still packed with content. If you have never used ID before in your life (I hadn't), this course will allow you to understand the basics, and then some in a very well thought out way.

Sheree C.

The class that you need to leverage your blogging game and start creating digital products as lead magnets and for sale. This course will give you the straight talk on the tools and techniques to create a variety of documents with InDesign. What I loved about this course and what made me purchase was that Kelsey states plainly that not everything in InDesign will be covered. That made my day. I know how huge and powerful the Adobe programs are and I really wanted to steer clear of anything that was going to overwhelm me with TMI. I wanted to get the nitty gritty on how to make lots of stuff with InDesign, but I didn't want to spend the next 6 years doing it! Ah-Mazing course!

Deborah T.

The InDesign Field Guide that Kelsey offers was worth every penny I paid for her insider tips and tricks (for both beginners and veterans alike). The course is extremely organized and clear (including cheat sheets, homework checklists, and videos for visual learners). Although I have completed all of the lessons, because I have open access, I have already begun referring back to both the materials and videos to solidify the information further! I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning this program for use for a new business, working with clients on design projects, or is in the world of publishing. Thank you Kelsey for creating this course, it has definitely given me more confidence working in InDesign!

Christine G.

I am forever grateful for how much I've learned through your Indesign course (and blog). I'm incredibly proud of the products I've made and am so eager to share it to the world. This class transformed my company.

Christina C.

Even if you think you can get around in InDesign fairly well, I promise you, this course is worth it. And let's be honest, are you actually going to piece together your knowledge from YouTube videos by some random guy? Yeah, don't do that. I took this course early this year and it completely revolutionized my workflow. I *thought* I had a pretty good handle on InDesign, but there's a difference between surface level knowledge and mastery. There is SO much you can do with InDesign, so if your skills need sharpening, I'd highly encourage you to check it out!

Lauren C.

I just landed my first freelance client a couple days ago! This was ONLY made possible because of what I learned in Kelsey's IDFG course because it's the platform I'll need to use for the project! The course is extremely comprehensive and thorough and I know I'll be referencing it a ton as I continue to learn and grow. Worth every penny! I'm feeling so blessed and excited for the new opportunities ahead of me!

Lindsay E.

It was so worth the time and notes to take your course!! I thought I knew InDesign but I learned SO much. Everyone reading this – sign up for this course. Kelsey hit it out of the park.

Nora C.

This course is awesome! I took Kelsey's InDesign course, and it was AH-MAZING! She completely helped me get over all my InDesign hangups. I've watched the whole thing multiple times now, and it's such a fabulous resource that I'm so darn grateful to have. Kelsey rocks!

Erica R.

I just wanted to let you know how amazing your InDesign course is! I’m so glad that I took it. The business guide that you have us create as the course project in and of itself is a huge value. I’ve been referring to it over and over as I move forward in my business. Before taking your course, I was looking to hire someone to design my lead magnets and other digital content. I just had a huge hangup about the magnitude of a program like InDesign. Now I feel like I have the skills necessary to execute my ideas, take my creative work to a new level, and put the thousands I would’ve paid a designer back into my business.

Sara D.

I wanted to thank you for putting such a wonderful resource out in to the world. The way in which you walk through the making of a document is really a great process for learning and seeing how the tools can be utilised in real world production. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and can see myself using it both in work and for pleasure.

Fiona S.

I had never used InDesign before, and felt super intimidated, but now, even though I still have a few more lessons to complete, I have MUCH MORE of an appreciation and understanding of what my design team is saying. And even if I never wind up using it regularly for work, I know that I'll be able to whip together something for myself. The ability to have new and different skills in my back pocket is always something I've valued, and the things you put out help me stay on my path towards continuous improvement, without pulling my hair out (or going broke) in the process.

Krissy R.

Your course has changed my life. You are an amazing teacher and that’s coming from a college educator. Your course made a very confusing program so easy. I love that you have homework checklists and course maps because it helps me keep track of everything and plan out how and when to finish each video. Kudos!